Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
14 recipes
Bibim Guksu
Spicy-sweet-and-sour cold Korean noodles with a gochujang dressing, crisp cucumber and egg — a quick dish that's refreshing on a hot day.
Gamja-jorim (Korean Braised Potatoes)
Tender braised baby potatoes in a glossy sweet-and-savory soy glaze with garlic and sesame — a popular Korean banchan served warm or chilled alongside rice or meat.
Gyeran-jjim (Korean Steamed Eggs)
A delicate Korean egg banchan, steamed to a light, silky texture and served hot.
Kimbap
Kimbap is a popular Korean dish: firm rice rolls wrapped in crisp nori sheets with a colorful filling of carrot, cucumber, spinach and egg omelette, seasoned with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
Kimchi Pancakes
Crispy, spicy Korean pancakes made with sour kimchi and scallions, fried to a golden crust and served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
Kongguksu (Cold Soy Milk Noodle Soup)
A classic Korean summer dish featuring thin wheat noodles in a rich, silky soy milk broth with a nutty flavor.
Konnamul-guk (Korean Soybean Sprout Soup)
A light, clear, and umami-rich Korean soup made with crisp soybean sprouts, anchovy broth, and sesame oil.
Ojingeo Bokkeum — Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Squid
Tender squid rings, crisp vegetables and a glossy sweet-spicy sauce come together in this vibrant Korean dish, perfect for a quick dinner.
Oi Muchim (Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad)
Crisp cucumbers with fiery gochugaru, garlic, sesame and a soy dressing — a light Korean banchan to serve with rice or barbecue.
Shrimp Pajeon
A Korean pancake crispy at the edges, with whole scallion strands, juicy shrimp, and a piquant soy dipping sauce.
Seafood Sundubu-jjigae
A spicy Korean soup with silken tofu, shrimp, oysters and mussels, served straight from the pot while still bubbling hot.
Doenjang-jjigae
A hearty Korean stew simmered in anchovy stock with fermented doenjang paste, tofu, potato and vegetables — an everyday home dish served straight off the stove, piping hot, with a bowl of rice.
Tteokbokki
Spicy rice cakes tteok simmered in a thick, sweet-and-spicy gochujang and gochugaru sauce with fish cakes — an iconic Korean street food dish.
Hobak-jeon (Korean Zucchini in Egg Batter)
Tender slices of young zucchini in a thin, golden coating of egg and flour, served with a simple soy-vinegar dipping sauce.